Governor J.B. Pritzker
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And you're seeing it.
I'm so happy and proud of the people of Illinois, people who never protested before, have never been out there doing anything.
They came out of their suburban homes with whistles to blow the whistle on these ICE and CBP officers because they were violating people's civil rights.
And I guess my message to people is,
This is the moment.
If you're ever going to stand up for America, if you believe in the concept and the Constitution and the concept of freedom, this is the moment for you to stand up and show your patriotism.
and that's what i would ask people to do and it's working it's working but we need more people to stand up and speak out you saw it at the no kings rallies but now we're just talking about in everyday life look look at minnesota but you're seeing you know people in new orleans you're seeing people in memphis places where you might not have expected it
People are upset about what's happening and more and more impetus, I think, for the American people to just take a little bit of time and effort and speak your mind about standing up for your civil rights and for the future of our country.
Thanks, Ben.
It's true that the president says things, and sometimes he follows through on those threats, and he certainly has the power of the presidency.
He does not have the power to overcome the Constitution.
And so am I afraid?
I am not afraid.
Do I think that he could do it?
He might.
But as I've said before, come and get me.
I mean, you're dead wrong, Mr. President and Mr. Vice President.
Well, thank you, Gavin, and thank you, Tina.
Both of you I've spoken with as we're going through what we're going through in Chicago.
And I think we've each advised each other about ideas that we have.